An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.

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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of fibre. It is grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its large flowers[

Botanical References

An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.

An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.

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Properties

Other Uses Rating

Habit

Shrub

Height

1.20 m

Cultivation Status

Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Calophaca grandiflora comes from the semi-arid regions of central Asia where it experiences hot, dry summers and cold winters. It can tolerate winter temperatures down to around -15Â°c when dormant, but only so long as the soil is well-drained. It requires hot summers to really thrive and flower well[

An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.

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Propagation

Seed -. Ensure good ventilation because seedlings are very prone to damping off[